TRINCHERA SWDS Landfill - Trinidad, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

TRINCHERA SWDS is an operational landfill located in Trinidad, Colorado, United States. It serves the Las Animas County area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. As a municipal solid waste facility, it plays a key role in regional waste management. The facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations, which govern municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, which require gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. The landfill's location in a semi-arid climate may influence leachate generation and gas production rates. TRINCHERA SWDS provides essential waste disposal services for the Trinidad community and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures ongoing capacity for local solid waste management, contributing to public health and environmental protection through regulated disposal practices.

Landfills like TRINCHERA SWDS must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations, as the landfill is located near residential areas in Trinidad.